Sean Strickland removed from UFC White House event by Secret Service
UFC middleweight champion and controversial online personality Sean Strickland was escorted out of the UFC 250 Freedom Fan Fest at the Ellipse near the White House Saturday afternoon. Strickland, who said he’d been banned days before the festivities, was swarmed by fans at the daytime event ahead of Saturday night’s bouts. MMA fighter Sean Strickland is escorted out of the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on The Ellipse by U.S.
- ▪UFC middleweight champion and controversial online personality Sean Strickland was escorted out of the UFC 250 Freedom Fan Fest at the Ellipse near the White House Saturday afternoon.
- ▪Strickland, who said he’d been banned days before the festivities, was swarmed by fans at the daytime event ahead of Saturday night’s bouts.
- ▪MMA fighter Sean Strickland is escorted out of the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on The Ellipse by U.S.
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| Publication time | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:22:11 +0000 |
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UFC middleweight champion and controversial online personality Sean Strickland was escorted out of the UFC 250 Freedom Fan Fest at the Ellipse near the White House Saturday afternoon. Strickland, who said he’d been banned days before the festivities, was swarmed by fans at the daytime event ahead of Saturday night’s bouts. The fighter was removed by Secret Service agents after scaling a ring at the park and leading chants of “USA, USA.” Recommended Stories Sean Strickland removed from UFC White House event by Secret Service Eric Trump denies asking former UFC star if White House fights were rigged Trump arrives for UFC fight View this post on Instagram GOLDEN TICKET: TRUMP’S ALLIES IN CONGRESS GET COVETED SEATS AT WHITE HOUSE CAGE FIGHTAdvertisement Strickland became a key figure in the…
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